GREENS

Dark Lime

#84B701

RGB 132, 183, 1 · HSL 77°, 99%, 36% · CMYK 28, 0, 99, 28

Dark Lime is #84B701 in HEX — rgb(132, 183, 1), hsl(77°, 99%, 36%), cmyk(28%, 0%, 99%, 28%).

Dark Lime pulls into the rich end of the greens spectrum — HSL 77°, 99%, 36%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#84B701

RGB132, 183, 1

HSL77°, 99%, 36%

HSV77°, 99%, 72%

CMYK28, 0, 99, 28

Decimal8697601

CSS RGBrgb(132, 183, 1)

CSS HSLhsl(77, 99%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fresh Apple P360-6

ΔE 2.6 · #8ABE16

Benjamin Moore

Lime 2026-10

ΔE 6.7 · #98C201

Sherwin-Williams

Electric Lime SW6921

ΔE 9.5 · #9ABA25

Vista Paint

Sporting Green K-376

ΔE 9.8 · #A1BE1A

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 10.3 · #A3CD39

Dulux

Effervescent Lime S21H9 · SB8B6

ΔE 13 · #9EDA2C

Dunn-Edwards

Chive DE5559

ΔE 13.1 · #98BE3C

PPG

Funky Frog 1221-7

ΔE 13.5 · #98BD3C

Valspar

Parakeet Green 6010-10

ΔE 15.9 · #A7C443

Hallman-Lindsay

Green Gone Wild 774

ΔE 21.8 · #73A236

RAL

Yellow Green 6018

ΔE 23.9 · #57A639

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 24.8 · #CCC921

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 27.1 · #C3D263

Kobra

Fluo 52

ΔE 30.9 · #00B131

IKEA

IKEA021 21

ΔE 38.7 · #BEC675

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 46.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneYellow-Green UndertoneYellow

Reads as a neutral yellow-Green with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#84B701

#3401B7

Analogous

#B78F01

#84B701

#28B701

Triadic

#84B701

#0183B7

#B70183

Split-Complementary

#84B701

#0128B7

#8F01B7

Tetradic

#84B701

#01B78F

#3401B7

#B70128

Monochromatic

#161E00

#4D6B01

#84B701

#B8FE06

#CDFE52

Rectangle

#84B701

#01B734

#3401B7

#B70183

Compound

#84B701

#28B701

#3401B7

#8F01B7

Variations

Lighter

#B2F801

#C1EF4B

#D7ED9E

Darker

#699300

#486500

#2A3B00

Saturation

#687741

#83B701

#83B700

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#84B701

#B19F19

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#84B701

#B0B046

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#84B701

#8FA8AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Dark Lime sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

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How it looks under different light

#A2B61C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#84B701

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#90BB40

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEEE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#33108C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #84B701;

CSS — background

background-color: #84B701;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-lime: #84B701;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-lime': '#84B701' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#84B701] text-[#84B701]

SCSS

$dark-lime: #84B701;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #84B701?

#84B701 is Dark Lime, a deep green with a warm undertone.

Is #84B701 warm or cool?

Dark Lime reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark Lime?

Dark Lime works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Dark Lime?

Dark Lime pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dark Lime?

You can download Dark Lime on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Dark Lime?

The hex code is #84B701. In RGB it's 132, 183, 1, and in HSL it's 77°, 99%, 36%.

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